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The NFL issued a new policy this year, saying that fans can’t enter stadiums with bags that aren’t clear or are larger than roughly the size of one’s hand.

At the Superdome, the staff is working to make sure everyone knows, before reaching the ticket lines, that some bags won’t be allowed.

Security will be on the lower levels, letting people know before they reach the plaza level that if their bags don’t comply with the new rules, they will have to set it aside.

Fliers will be posted in the parking garage, notifying fans of the change.

If you have items that you need to bring inside the Superdome, but your bag doesn’t comply, officials said security guards will have gallon-sized plastic bags at the gate for fans to use.

“Inevitably there are going to be people who show up who didn't get the message. I think after one or two games it's going to go perfectly smoothly and I think people will even realize it's a lot smoother getting into our stadiums,” Eric Eagon with the Superdome said.

The Saints notified season ticket holders that they can get a free NFL compliance bag and clear bags will be available for purchase at the Saints store in the Superdome for $10.

Here is what the NFL will allow into team stadiums:

· Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches. (Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags will be available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com/allclear), or

· One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

· Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.

· An exception will be made for medically-necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.